Imagine a politician who deliberately tries to block an official information act request in order to suppress information from the public, imposes hefty penalties for people who exercise their right… Continue reading "Meet the Man They Call “Slimy Simon”"
In the Roman Republic, condemned criminals and slaves would be forced to fight one another in vicious duels that resulted in bloodshed or even death. The “gladiators”, as these fighters… Continue reading "Gladiators Ready"
Aside from Islamist terrorist groups or communist revolutionary armies, the Philippine government faces challenges from powerful religious cults which control millions of fanatical adherents.
After months of speculation, the fate of National Party leader Bill English was finally confirmed today as he announced in a press conference – flanked by family – that he… Continue reading "Replacing Bill"
The 6th of February marked the International Day for Zero Tolerance of Female Genital Mutilation. Unbeknownst to many, the practice – although barbaric and extremely dangerous – is still widely… Continue reading "Zero Tolerance of Female Genital Mutilation"
Despite never formally declaring its independence, New Zealand observes a national day every year. On the 6th of February, the nation commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi –… Continue reading "Waitangi Day: A Reflection of Our Partnership"
When Dr. Jose Rizal declared that “the youth are the future of the Fatherland”, he envisioned that the future generations of Filipinos would be the caretakers of the country he… Continue reading "The Importance of Student Activism"
“Only in the Philippines could a leader like Ferdinand Marcos, who pillaged his country for over 20 years, still be considered for a national burial. Insignificant amounts of the loot… Continue reading "Epistemic Responsibility: Why Pro-Marcos Historical Revisionism is Inherently Wrong"
The online news website Rappler.com was ordered closed by the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for allegedly being owned by foreign entities. Despite justifying that foreign businesses financially invest… Continue reading "Rappler’s Closure and the Government’s Hypocrisy Regarding “Foreign Ownership”"
The high approval rating that President Duterte continues to enjoy does not reflect the plethora of criticisms he receives from different sectors of society.
